Portfolio, Programme, and Project Office (P3O) Training and Certification Courses
Pass your P3O Foundation and Practitioner exam at the first sitting, advance your career and stay relevant with Harrybaker’s Portfolio, Programme, and Project Office training.
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Excellent course delivery
Expert course instructors
Exam preparation resources
35 credit units (PDUs)
LEARNING OPTIONS & PRICING
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Self-paced course
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- Study group and tutor support
- 180-day access to self-paced learning portal
- No instructor-led live virtual training and class recordings
- No Exam included
Virtual live course
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- Study group and tutor support
- 180-day access to self-paced learning portal
- Instructor-led live virtual training and class recordings
- No Exam included
EXAM REGISTRATION
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- Exam registration
- No study group and tutor support
- No access to self-paced learning portal
- No instructor-led live virtual training and class recordings
TRAINING SCHEDULE
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COURSE | MODE | DATE (2022) | TIME | PRICE (₦) | MORE INFO | BOOK NOW! |
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COURSE: Portfolio, Programme, and Project Office (P3O) - Foundation | MODE: Live virtual | DATE (2022): Call | TIME: Call | PRICE (₦): Call | MORE INFO: Learn more | BOOK NOW!: Enrol now |
COURSE: Portfolio, Programme, and Project Office (P3O) - Practitioner | MODE: Live virtual | DATE (2022): Call | TIME: Call | PRICE (₦): Call | MORE INFO: Learn more | BOOK NOW!: Enrol now |
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LEARNING OUTCOME & CURRICULUM
Equipping you with skills employers are looking for.
Our P3O Training courses are designed to equip you with the right guidance and advice, supported by discussion and examples, on how to develop a governance structure that helps optimise an organisation’s investment in change alongside its Business as Usual work.
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Models & Training
Specifically, you will learn how to:
- Describe the functions and services which the P3O model should provide, based on its structure and the maturity of the organisation, including governance, assurance and information assurance functions and how they should integrate with the wider organisation.
- Be able to identify, analyse and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate use of key concepts relating to P3O models and tailoring within a given scenario.
- Identify the different strategic planning or portfolio support functions offered within a P3O.
- Apply key concepts relating to models and tailoring within a given scenario.
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Implement & Re-energize
Specifically, you will learn how to:
- Apply key concepts relating to implementing and/or re-energizing a P3O within a given scenario.
- Identify the use of the P3O key implementation outputs, including their content, when they would be produced and updated in the permanent P3O implementation lifecycle and the impact that PPM maturity will have on their design.
- Identify, analyze and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate use of key concepts relating to implementing and/or re-energizing a P3O within a given scenario.
- Describe the PPM maturity and its impact on the design, planning and delivery of the P3O Model and the P3O Blueprint.
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Roles
Specifically, you will learn how to:
- Identify the P3O resources, team structure and responsibilities for P3O roles and the P3O office to which they should be appointed.
- Describe the P3O resources, team structure and responsibilities for P3O roles and the P3O office to which they should be appointed.
- Describe the resources assigned to P3O roles in a P3O office are suitable and identify the strengths, weaknesses of these appointments as well as the opportunities for
- optimisation of the roles
- Identify the skills and competencies required to fulfill the roles that provide the different services offered by the functional areas within a P3O model.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The Porfolio, Programme and Project Office (P3O) Training courses are aimed at:
- Staff working in portfolio, program or project offices, project and program managers, managers seeking to establish or renew portfolio, program or project offices, portfolio analysts or business change managers.
- Seniors, project managers, experienced engineers who aspire to increase their portfolio, program and project management skills within an organization.
- Any Support offices that may be known by a combo of titles such as: Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office.
- Individuals moving into a P3O® role, or existing portfolio, programme or project office roles. Team members employed within or alongside a support office.
- Anybody who needs to know the basics about providing portfolio, programme and project support.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Don’t take our word for it! See what other learners have got to say
Fully enjoyed the training delivery and it has increased my knowledge.
RICHARD OVUORHO
Senior Project Engineer
Satisfied and would surely come back for more training and refer my colleague & friends
PAUL INYANG
Program Manager at Oryx Africa
The trainer was brilliantly exceptional, the experience was more practical and am going away with more than I expected.
ORIYOMI JOHN JOHNSON
Team Manager, Rogers Communications
MEET OUR INSTRUCTOR
Instructors with industry and training experience
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Deji Ariyo
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Qualifications
B.Sc, MBA, PRINCE2®, PMP®, ITIL® (Expert), CMI Change Management, DSDM AgilePM, Better Business Case (BBC), IIBA Business Analysis, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes),MoP® (Management of Portfolio), M_o_R® (Management of Risk), P3O® (Portfolio, Programme and Project Office), MoV® (Management of Value), PPS® (Programmes and Project Sponsorship), PMD Pro®, APMG Facilitation, Lean Six Sigma.
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Work Experience
Deji had a successful career in Nigeria and in the UK where he worked with Murray international Group, BskyB, Vodafone, Charteris Plc, CDA Solutions, ChevronTexaco, Gateway Bank and UACN
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Training Experience
He works with small companies and start-ups all the way to multi-billion dollar companies across industries including Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Fintech, Manufacturing, Consulting & Training, Public Service, Telecoms, Other Technology and many more.
CAREER PATH & ADVICE
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END-TO-END SUPPORT & GUIDANCE
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- Peer-to-Peer Support: Ask questions, contribute and learn with other like-minded professionals
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have answers to some of your questions about the Portfolio, Programme and Project Office training and certification
- About virtual live P3O training course
- About self-paced P3O training course
- About P3O Exam registration option
- About P3O certification
What is the virtual live P3O Training course all about?
Harrybaker's virtual live P3O training is an instructor-led live virtual training/course that is designed to give you a ‘wow’ learning experience. Participants in our virtual training leverage the power of technology to interact, assimilate, and share learning experiences.
How does Harrybaker’s virtual live P3O Training course work and what would I get?
To get the ‘wow’ learning experience, we have designed our P3O virtual training into three distinct stages:
Before the P3O Training commences
- Joining instruction: Once you have registered for the course, we’ll send you a “Joining Instruction”. This contains information about the training, how to join the live class, and what you require to have a hitch-free live-course.
- Pre-course learning and assignment: We’ll send you the P3O Training pre-course (containing assignment). The details about the pre-course will be contained in the Joining Instruction. We expected you to submit your assignment before the live-class.
- Technical set-up and device testing: Our account managers will guide you through the testing of your device. They’ll also simulate the P3O virtual live class with you.
In the course of the P3O training
- Instructor-led virtual live class: The instructor will make learning fun and interactive by sharing his experience. To enhance learning, the live instructor will make use of screen-sharing, virtual whiteboard and other remote learning aids. In addition, participants will engage in activities such as group work, end-of-concept quizzes, and questions can be asked in the live session.
- Technical support: If you encounter any technical issue, our technical support will be happy to help.
- Assignments: You’ll be required to participate in individual and group assignments. The instructor will give specific instructions during the live class.
- Class recordings: We’ll record every live session. You’ll have access to the recorded session, after a session.
After the P3O training
- Study group: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. At the completion of the live course, you have the option to join a study group.
- Class recordings: We’ll grant you 60-day access to all the class recordings.
- Course completion certificate: You’ll receive a course completion e-certificate at the end of the P3O training.
- Ongoing support: After the P3O training, should you require any help, do not hesitate to contact us.
Why opt for Harrybaker's virtual live P3O training course?
- Easy Assimilation
- Experienced Instructors: Our P3O training live virtual classes are led by experts and consultants. From their wealth of experience, they cite easy-to-understand real-life examples to drive home learning.
- Well-paced Delivery: No information overload! Our P3O training virtual class lasts 8 hours, with breaks in-between.
- Pre-course, In-Course and Post-Course Engagement: Our P3O training is an immersive learning experience. It is laden with pre-course learning, individual assignments, group work, in-class exercises, end-of-concept quizzes and questions practices.
- Enhanced Knowledge Retention
- Immediate feedback: The instructor will provide feedback in the live class.
- Access to session recordings: Participants will be granted access to the class recordings.
- Peer-to-peer learning: Participants will be put into groups to foster peer-to-peer learning and reinforce learning.
- Highly Participative
- Weekly Team Lead responsibility: To foster collaboration among participants, groups will be created where each participant is expected to play the role of Team Lead at least once during the course.
- Cost-Effectiveness
- Course Fee: It costs less.
- Time: You save the time spent commuting to the training venue, as you can join the virtual sessions from your current location anywhere in the world.
- Travel: Enjoy savings on travel expenses (flight tickets etc.).
- Accommodation: Enjoy savings on hotel/accommodation costs.
- Convenience
- Quality while leveraging technology: You can be sure of the same high standard of quality delivery when joining as the instructor will be with you live, as against recorded video sessions.
- Safety Guarantee: In consideration of the current health concerns of COVID-19, this presents you with learning from the comfort of your own home/location.
- Career Advancement: With our P3O Training, you can complete your learning in a specified number of days and get certified, as research shows that there is an ever-growing demand for certified project managers in today’s workplace.
Is the P3O exam included in the P3O training?
No, the P3O exam fee is NOT included in the training.
Will I get an official P3O manual?
No. However, you will only have access to the soft copy manual when you pay for the P3O exams.
How often is the P3O training held?
Please, refer to our training schedule above.
How many days is the P3O training?
Please, refer to our training schedule above.
What time does the P3O training start each day?
Harrybaker's P3O Training (virtual instructor-led virtual), among other things, embodies flexibility in terms of time.
Therefore, your course start time depends on the session you opt for.
Kindly refer to the P3O training schedule to learn the start time for different sessions.
When does the P3O training end each day?
Kindly refer to the P3O training schedule to be sure of the timing for your session.
What time should I join the virtual live P3O Training session?
The P3O live virtual class becomes accessible to participants 30 minutes before the start time.
You are expected to have joined the training 10 minutes before the start time to allow some time to resolve any technical issues that may arise and avoid missing out on any part of the P3O training.
Are there technical requirements for the virtual live P3O Training course?
To join the P3O training (virtual live instructor-led training), you need:
- A computer or tablet or a smartphone. We highly recommend you use a computer (PC).
- A webcam (optional)
- A headset (or a microphone and speakers)
- A reasonably quiet place
- A reliable internet connection
- Zoom Meeting installed on your device. Although you can access Zoom on a mobile device or through your browser, we recommend the PC or Mac App for the best experience.
To set up the Zoom Meeting in preparation for the live session, follow the following steps:
- Step 1: Download Zoom application on your PC from https://zoom.us/support/download
- Step 2: Launch the Zoominstaller.exe file to install Zoom on your PC
- Step 3: Launch the Zoom App on the PC.
Detailed information is available on the Zoom website where you can also test whether your infrastructure meets the technical requirements.
What do I need to bring along for the P3O training?
Just like a typical classroom training, you would need a notepad, pen and other relevant P3O training materials which will be communicated to you.
Can I miss a class?
We expect you to attend all classes. However, if due to some unavoidable circumstances you miss a class, we have got you covered. The P3O training class sessions are recorded, so you have nothing to worry about.
What is the virtual live P3O training fee?
Please, refer to our P3O training schedule.
How do I register for the virtual live P3O training course as an individual?
To register, refer to the P3O training schedule above, then click on "ENROL NOW" for any of your preferred sessions and fill in your details. You can also register via mail, text or call.
Registration is only complete when you make a part or full payment for the P3O training course.
How do I register for the virtual live P3O training course as an organization?
To register your staff for the training, kindly refer to our P3O training above, then click on "ENROL NOW" for any session of your choosing and fill in your details. You can also register via mail, text or call.
Additionally, you will be required to confirm your delegates' availability for the course to secure a space for them in the class.
How do I make payment for the virtual live P3O Training course?
You can make payment in full or in installment in the following ways:
- Cash payment at our office.
- Online transfer or Bank deposit to our corporate bank account below:
Bank: Zenith Bank Plc.
Account number: 1014180706
Account name: Harrybaker Training Institute
Can I pay for the virtual live P3O training course in installment?
Yes, you can pay in installments. However, complete payment is required for admittance into the P3O virtual class.
How does Harrybaker help with enrollment?
We send documents such as invoices, course enrolment letters, registration letters, etc. that will speed up your process of attending the P3O training.
What does the self-paced P3O training consist of?
Our self-paced P3O training course contains the following:
- Quizzes with different question styles that help to test your understanding
- Exam practice questions that will familiarize you with the real exam.
- Progress monitoring (which keeps tab on how your learning is going)
- Play, stop and pause that puts you in total control of your learning
- Excellent instructor support
How do I subscribe for the self-paced P3O training course
To subscribe, you are required to make payment. Once your payment is confirmed, you will be sent your login details which gives you access to our learning portal.
Can I pay in installments for the self-paced P3O training course?
Yes, you can pay in installments. However, access to the P3O training course will only be granted when you make complete payment.
Do I need a special device to access the self-paced P3O training course content?
No, you do not need any special device to access the course. You can access the P3O training content on different devices (e.g. PC, tablet, phone, etc.).
What do I do if I am unable to access the self-paced P3O training course content?
Although this happens in rare cases, kindly send us a mail or call us should you find it difficult to log in or any other issue for that matter.
At the completion of the self-paced P3O training, what kind of certificate would I get?
At the completion of the P3O self-paced learning course, you would get a course completion certificate.
Is the self-paced P3O training course enough to pass the P3O exam?
Emphatically, yes! Our self-paced P3O training covers the entire P3O exam syllabus with carefully arranged videos, end-of-chapter quizzes and exam practice questions. There are also Mock Exams which put you in a position where you can sit and pass the P3O exam at once.
How does the P3O exam registration option work?
As the name suggests, it involves paying for the exam registration in dollars.
Kindly contact us for price information.
Once payment is made for the exam only, we’ll grant you access to our self-paced eLearning (which is accessible via our online learning portal) for 7 days after which you can sit your exam at your own preferred date.
How do I book for the P3O exam?
You do not need to worry about the exam booking. We’ll book your exam once you make payment. However, we need up to three days prior notice before the date you want to sit your exam. This is to enable us to book your exam.
How do I register for the P3O exam?
Once we book the exam, you will receive an email from Peoplecert to complete the registration for the exam.
How soon can I sit the P3O exam after making payment?
You have the flexibility to choose when you want to sit your can. You can sit the P3O exam whenever you choose provided you are well prepared for it.
What does the P3O exam fee cover?
The P3O exam fee covers:
- Exam registration
- Ongoing support
What is P3O?
A P3O model provides a decision-enabling/delivery support structure for all change within an organization. This may be provided through a single permanent office which may exist under several different names, for example Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office.
The purpose of P3O is to provide universally applicable guidance that will enable individuals and organizations to establish, develop and maintain appropriate business support structures.
What are P3O prerequisites?
There are no formal requirements for sitting the P3O Foundation exam.
To be eligible for the P3O Practitioner exam, you must have successfully completed and passed the P3O Foundation exam.
However, there are no requirements for attending the P3O Foundation/Practitioner training.
Of what benefit is P3O to me?
The benefits of the P3O qualification are numerous; some of which are:
- It increases your employment prospects.
- It signifies your professionalism and risk management proficiency thereby increasing your earning potential.
- It increases your self confidence
To know more about how the P3O qualification will benefit you, see our ‘P3O Benefits’ page.
Of what benefit is P3O to my organization?
The following highlights some of the benefits of P3O to any organization:
- Strategy alignment: Aligns projects and programmes to organizational strategy.
- Decision making: It provides a disciplined environment for productive decision making
- Better business performance: Helps improve performance through more efficient use of resources.
Please click here to learn more.
What kind of certificate would I get from Axelos?
If you are successful in the P3O exam, you will get the electronic copy of your certificate from Axelos, the P3O coordinating body.
What’s the difference between P3O Foundation and P3O Practitioner?
The Foundation certification will give you sufficient knowledge and understanding of the P3O guidance to interact effectively with, or act as an informed member of, an office within a P3O model. The Foundation certification is a pre-requisite for the Practitioner certification.
The Practitioner certification will confirm whether you have achieved sufficient knowledge and understanding of the P3O guidance to design, implement, manage or work within any component office of a P3O model.
Please click here to learn about these two qualifications.